Chaplain

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center is seeking a chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. The role includes crisis intervention, participation in the interdisciplinary care team, and liaison with the community.

Required ordination with Master of Divinity or related degrees; Clinical Pastoral Education training is expected. Prior hospital chaplain experience and staff education delivery are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited theology school, resulting in ordination.
• Clinical Pastoral Education training included.
• Experience as a Chaplain in an acute-care hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs for staff preferred.
• Ordination from an accredited theology school is required and licensed by denominational body.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospital patients, families, and staff, including crisis intervention when needed.
• Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Offer continuing education opportunities for staff and participate in institutional committees.
• Contribute to palliative care delivery and liaise with the wider community and faith leaders.

Skills

Compassionate care

Crisis intervention

Pastoral counseling

Education

Master of Divinity

Master of Arts in Religion

Master of Pastoral Counseling

Ordination

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!FTE:0%WORK SHIFTDaysPAY RANGE:$30.27 - $45.41UNION:SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:Weekend, Holiday & On Call Shifts: NoJOB DESCRIPTION:Olympic Medical Center is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. The role of the chaplain is to offer spiritual and emotional support to hospital patients, families, and staff including crisis intervention when needed. The hospital chaplain also serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary care-team. Duties may include, but are not limited to: providing continuing education opportunities for staff, serving on institutional committees as appointed, participating as a team member in the delivery of palliative care, and serving as a liaison to the wider community, including civic and faith leader The role of the chaplain will be focused on providing our nursing staff and other healthcare professionals with peer support guided by trauma-informed care principles. This position plays a vital role in fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and compassion within the hospital environment to enhance communication and understanding between our care team, our patients, and the community. The person who fills this role must be adaptable, flexible, and approachable, meeting people where they are and appreciating the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and needs of each individual.EDUCATIONCompleted a Master of Divinity degree, Master of Arts in Religion, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited school of theology, resulting in ordination, required.Education/training including Clinical Pastoral Education, required.EXPERIENCEPrevious experience serving as a Chaplain in an acute-care hospital or clinical setting, preferred.Prior experience in the development and delivery of educational programs for staff, preferred.LICENSURE/CREDENTIALSOrdination from an accredited school of theology, required.Licensed by a recognized denominational body, required.BENEFITS INFORMATION:Click here for information about our benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.